Ashtabula Wind Energy Center photos
Turbines and blades
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Unloading the nacelle with a large crane. |
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Construction mats were laid over the mud to provide a more stable work space. |
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Each blade is about 120 feet long creating a rotating diameter of more than 240 feet. |
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Two different blade manufacturers supplied blades for the project. Blades are purchased in sets of three because their blade weights vary slightly. |
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Each blade weighs about 13,000 pounds. |
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When the three blades are attached to the hub, the combined weight is more than 24 tons. |
